Suffering temporary blindness and severe burns all over the body due to silicone sealant used to seal leaks.

Just after applying the silicone sealant to prevent leaks, it started raining heavily. Mr. T. was standing under the eaves and was drenched in a mixture of rainwater and silicone.

The patient was admitted to the hospital with severe burns all over their body after being exposed to rainwater mixed with silicone used to seal leaks in their house - Photo: Hospital provided.

The Central Hospital for Tropical Diseases recently admitted Mr. D.NT (38 years old, residing in Son La ) with symptoms including blisters all over his body, dark discoloration of the skin, temporary blindness, and severe burns all over his body after being exposed to rainwater mixed with silicone used to seal leaks in his house.

According to his family, Mr. T. was a metalworker. While working on repairing a leaky roof at a construction site, he had just finished applying a layer of silicone sealant when it suddenly started raining heavily. Mr. T. was standing right under the eaves, and rainwater poured down from the roof.

In an instant, all the rainwater mixed with the still-wet silicone poured down from the corrugated iron roof onto him. He was completely soaked.

About an hour later, he felt a slight burning sensation and developed red spots on his neck and face. That evening, after showering and changing clothes, the red spots spread all over his body. The next morning, his vision blurred and his skin turned red all over. He was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with a skin irritation.

After six days of treatment, his condition did not improve; the lesions worsened with spreading blisters, darkening of the skin, persistent fever (highest temperature 40 ^° C), general body aches, conjunctivitis, and severe facial pain. He was transferred to the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases.

Here, doctors determined that he had a silicon allergy, with anaphylactic shock of degree 2-3.

"The patient responded poorly to initial treatment, resulting in a widespread allergic rash, accompanied by persistent high fever, swollen and red throat, painful swallowing, and conjunctival hyperemia with yellow discharge. Tests revealed sepsis, inflammatory markers three times higher than normal, elevated liver enzymes, liver failure, and kidney failure," reported Dr. Tran Thi Hai Ninh, head of the General Internal Medicine Department at the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases.

After 10 days of intensive treatment, the patient's health stabilized, vision recovered, the blisters subsided and peeled off, new skin formed, and liver and kidney function improved significantly.

According to Dr. Ninh, silicon is not only used in the construction industry, but also appears in many everyday items such as sealants, window sealants, door gap sealants, roof waterproofing; baking molds, lids, heat-resistant gloves; condoms and some medical supplies.

People working in construction, mechanics, interior design, etc., are frequently exposed to silicone, and the risk of allergic reactions is higher if they do not use adequate protective equipment.

"People with a history of silicone allergies should absolutely avoid contact with products containing this substance, especially those that come into direct contact with the skin."

"It's important to carefully read the ingredient list, prioritize products labeled 'silicone-free,' and test them on a small area of ​​skin first. If you notice any unusual symptoms, see a doctor immediately for timely diagnosis and treatment," Dr. Ninh emphasized.

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